A software engineer was able to get placed into a group working on the most critical part of a new software program. She also made a habit of arriving at work around 5 a.m., knowing that some of the top corporate leaders would arrive that early once in a while. This software engineer's actions increased her power mainly through:
A)increased coercive power.
B)increased discretion.
C)decreased nonsubstitutability.
D)increased legitimate power.
E)increased visibility.

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Increased visibility is the correct answer because by working on a critical part of the software and arriving early to potentially interact with top leaders, the software engineer is making herself more visible within the organization. This visibility can lead to recognition, opportunities, and influence, thereby increasing her power.

A Software Engineer Was Able to Get Placed into a Group